Computer Hardware Basics

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Which component is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?

Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Storage Devices
Power Supply Unit (PSU)

What type of storage is temporary and loses data when the computer is turned off?

Storage Devices
Memory (RAM) (correct)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Which component connects all the hardware components of the computer?

Motherboard (correct)
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What type of devices allow users to interact with the computer?

Input Devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Power Supply Unit (PSU)?

To convert electricity from the wall outlet into a form that the computer can use (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is used for tasks such as gaming, video editing, and 3D modeling?

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of well-designed software?

It enhances user experience (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of software in a computer system?

To provide instructions to the computer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between hardware and software?

Hardware is tangible, software is intangible (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way software development drives innovation?

By creating new applications and services (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the different categories of software?

So individuals can make informed decisions about selecting and using software (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of software in modern technology-driven society?

It plays a fundamental role in modern computer systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Action Center in Windows 11/10?

To compile all notifications at the bottom right corner of the desktop (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can you stop receiving notifications from certain apps in Windows 11/10?

By toggling OFF for apps in the Notifications & Actions menu (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind Windows 11/10 being a data-consuming version?

Because it is optimized for real-time updates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to add an account in Outlook?

Select Add Account, select a suggested account from the dropdown menu or enter a different email address, and select Continue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Quick Access feature in File Explorer?

To speed up navigation by showing recently accessed files and folders (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do you need to change some settings on third-party email providers' websites?

To add an account in Outlook (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step if updating the Microsoft Store does not work?

Troubleshoot Windows Store Apps (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to do after entering your password for the account?

Select Done (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the option to delete or manage an account?

In the Email accounts section (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the Quick Access feature in File Explorer?

It helps you navigate quickly through many folders (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the option to disable Windows updates being delivered to other PCs?

In the Updates & Security menu (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to troubleshoot a Wi-Fi connection not being discoverable?

Check if the VPN software is compatible with the new OS (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to troubleshoot the touchpad not working?

Check if the touchpad has a toggle on/off option (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the toggle on/off option for the touchpad?

Keyboard settings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to do after managing an account?

Select Return to accounts page, or close the Settings window (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of running the command 'reg delete HKCR\CLSID{988248f3-alad-4 netcfg -v -u dni_dne'?

To troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connection issue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key combination to open the Command Prompt (Admin)?

Win + X (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Which component is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?

What type of storage is temporary and loses data when the computer is turned off?

Which component connects all the hardware components of the computer?

What type of devices allow users to interact with the computer?

What is the purpose of the Power Supply Unit (PSU)?

What type of device is used for tasks such as gaming, video editing, and 3D modeling?

What is a key benefit of well-designed software?

What is the primary function of software in a computer system?

What is the difference between hardware and software?

What is one way software development drives innovation?

Why is it important to understand the different categories of software?

What is the role of software in modern technology-driven society?

What is the primary function of the Action Center in Windows 11/10?

How can you stop receiving notifications from certain apps in Windows 11/10?

What is the reason behind Windows 11/10 being a data-consuming version?

What is the first step to add an account in Outlook?

What is the purpose of the Quick Access feature in File Explorer?

Why do you need to change some settings on third-party email providers' websites?

What is the next step if updating the Microsoft Store does not work?

What do you need to do after entering your password for the account?

Where can you find the option to delete or manage an account?

What is the benefit of using the Quick Access feature in File Explorer?

Where can you find the option to disable Windows updates being delivered to other PCs?

What is the first step to troubleshoot a Wi-Fi connection not being discoverable?

What is the first step to troubleshoot the touchpad not working?

Where can you find the toggle on/off option for the touchpad?

What do you need to do after managing an account?

What is the purpose of running the command 'reg delete HKCR\CLSID{988248f3-alad-4 netcfg -v -u dni_dne'?

What is the key combination to open the Command Prompt (Admin)?

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